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What are zero-calorie sweeteners?
Sweetners are becoming quite common in various globes that are appearing in many “sugar-free” or “diet” candies, cookies, and beverages. The global consumers are purchasing products that have a low sugar and calorie content for maintaining the body weight and for avoiding the health problems such as obesity, tooth decay and high/low blood pressure. The zero-calorie sweeteners market has been across industries such as bakery, confectionery, beverages, ice ...

are functional foods and nutraceuticals?
Functional food and nutraceuticals are those products where special ingredients are added for providing additional health benefits that are beyond basic nutrition. The foods contain naturally enhancing health substances that help to minimize the health problems and prevent from certain chronic diseases. Functional foods lower the cholesterol level and for promoting wellness. ‘Nutraceutical’ is the combination of two words “nutrients” and “pharmaceu...

Definition of Enriched Flour
Enriched flour is an enhanced type of flour that contains specific restored nutrients that include iron and B vitamins. Flour is usually made by grinding the seeds, cereal grains, and roots. White flour is stripped of many natural ingredients but then it is enriched with some vitamins and minerals for improving the quality of flour and replenishing the nutrients in the flour. The enrichment of the flour is done by the fortification method and this enriched fl...

A chunk of butter can always make the taste of food delicious. The slight sizzling sound and the aroma when you put the butter on a red-hot pan is just the beginning of a long affair between delicious food and the foodies or connoisseurs. But is it good? Sometimes, yes. However, those with lactose intolerance and those who care about not having love handles are trying to find better alternatives for butter. The rise of veganism is also a factor.
For gourmet experts, the taste and texture ma...

Propolis is a sticky, resinous glue extracted from honeycombs along with honey. It is naturally produced by bees using their own saliva and various botanical products and is used for various purposes inside the beehive, including maintaining proper insulation levels inside the structure and closing off pores or gaps that could threaten the hive. Propolis is a waxy substance and is similar in composition to beeswax. It is this waxy nature of propolis that has propelled its usage in various ind...

“The resilience we need for the future will be delivered by smart plant breeding – and that’s all GM is.”
Introduction to GMO
Everyone loves a ‘feel-good’ story about the future, be it anything. In the present time, the food industry has grabbed the attention of how future food will be. As we all are concerned about food safety and security, it becomes necessary to know about the future of our food.
Why is food safety on the rise? Food safety is an emerging concern in the food industry and...

What are Dairy Blends?
Dairy blends are defined as mixtures made by the concoction of butter or cream and other non-dairy items, for example, almonds, cocoa, vegetable oil, and others.
Types of Dairy Blends
The important types of dairy blends include dairy as a carrier, dairy as a functional ingredient, dairy/non-dairy ingredients, dairy mixture, and others. The dairy blends are available in the forms of liquid, powder, spreadable, and others.
Uses of Dairy Blends
Dairy blends are used f...

What is Fungus?
One of the main factors that puts fungi in a different kingdom is that the cell present in it has walls that contain chitin, unlike the cell walls of bacteria, plants, as well as some protists. Just like animals, fungi are heterotrophs, which means that they attain their food with the absorption of the dissolved molecules, generally with the secretion of digestive enzymes into their environment.
They grow by means of mobility, but not spores, as they travel via water or air ...

Introduction to Food for Special Medical Purpose
Foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) come under the category of foods that are consumed for certain nutritional uses (PARNUT), also referred to as dietetic foods. These types of food are intended for the dietary management of diseases in those that are suffering from impaired digestive function like absorption. Therefore, they are the most medically-oriented food category. The Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) comprises disease spec...

Plant-based Diet
The plant-based diet refers to the consumption of plant-based food and beverage.
We all know that fruits and vegetables are considered the healthiest and most nutrient dense food items. However, beans, nuts, legumes, and whole grains are also available which also possess similar benefits. These foods are present in abundance in nature, hanging on trees or plants, growing under or above ground, and can be harvested easily and eaten with no need of any alteration. These can ...